UK Payroll Specialist ( 9 month FTC)

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.

We are currently seeking an immediately available UK Payroll Specialist to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a hybrid role with expected attendance of 2 days a week from our Cambridge Headquarters. 

What will I be doing:

As a payroll specialist you'll be working withing the team to manage in-house UK and EMEA payroll functions and ensure that all payroll and HR information is processed securely. You'll liaise with external payroll providers and key internal stakeholders on all areas of renumeration. Also ensure timely and accurate processing and reporting of payroll across assigned countries. You'll also be:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of employee pay and benefits within UK and assigned EMEA countries.
• Performing all monthly payroll entries into payroll systems and updating reports, ensuring accuracy of salary, bonus, or commission payments,
• Accurately submitting the monthly RTI returns to HMRC,
• Working closely with HR and Commissions teams to ensure adjustments are processed accurately and on time,
• Maintaining and developing relationships with local providers for assigned payrolls,
• Providing advice and guidance to employees and stakeholders regarding your payroll regions,
• Supporting with the preparation and delivery of key information for external audits,
• Providing support with the preparation and reporting of annual P11D and PSA returns.

What experience do I need:

We are looking for a candidate with experience of leading UK payroll in a large organization. This candidate ideally would come with CIPP level 4/ level 5 and with advanced knowledge of excel. Experience using Sage 50 Payroll and/or Workday would be a  beneficial. You'll also be: 

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and self-confident, with an excellent telephone manner,
• Confident in addressing and escalating matters with colleagues in order to resolve underlying issues,
• Effective with communication with finance and non-finance staff, collaborative, proactive and able to tackle both new and routine tasks.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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